Cloud Systems Administrator, Lead Associate

Responsibilities

Join Peraton as a Cloud Systems Administrator – Cyber Intel Team | Laurel, MD

Are you passionate about cloud technology and eager to make an impact in cybersecurity? Peraton is seeking a skilled Cloud Systems Administrator to join our innovative Cyber Intelligence team based in Laurel, MD. If you thrive in a dynamic, tech-forward environment and enjoy tackling complex cloud infrastructure challenges, this is the role for you!

Why Peraton?

At Peraton, we deliver cutting-edge solutions to secure critical national security missions. You'll be part of a collaborative team empowered to innovate and shape the future of cloud technology within a mission-critical setting.

What You’ll Bring:

• Foundational networking knowledge: Understand VLANs, port channel bonding, and Layer 2/3 switch interactions.

• Linux expertise: Manage user/group accounts via LDAP and configure DHCP, DNS, and TFTP services with confidence.

• Scripting skills: Write efficient scripts in Bash, Perl, Python, or similar languages to automate workflows.

• System administration mastery: Oversee and monitor large distributed systems with multiple clusters—each spanning at least three racks and 60+ nodes per site.

• Troubleshooting prowess: Diagnose and resolve issues in large-scale cloud computing environments using technologies like Hadoop, Cassandra, Scality, Swift, Gluster, Lustre, GPFS, Amazon S3, or similar.

• Configuration management savvy: Utilize tools such as Puppet, Ansible, and Salt to maintain consistent system states.

• Container and orchestration experience: Work hands-on with Kubernetes and Docker to streamline deployment and management.

• Cutting-edge AI exposure: Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technologies.

• Cloud architecture skills: Design and implement AWS cloud solutions, leveraging AWS SDKs and APIs to build scalable systems.

What You’ll Gain:

• The chance to work on high-impact projects supporting national security.

• Opportunities to grow your expertise with advanced cloud and AI technologies.

• A collaborative culture that values innovation, learning, and professional development.

• Competitive benefits and a vibrant work environment in Laurel, MD.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph is required
• Five (5) years of relevant experience as a systems administrator is required
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics is required. (Four (4) additional years of experience can be considered in leu of degree)
• Security + certification is required (8570)
• One of the following certifications is required:
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator---Associate
  • AWS DevOps Engineer Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on our critical National Security programs, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

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